Make your line fit for the future
Your line as part of a digitalized value chain
Connected Line represents a groundbreaking step in the direction of digitalization in the beverage industry and makes your line fit for the future.Regardless of whether you wish to handle production or line data, or information from employees or other stakeholders: Connected Line provides the necessary connectivity, groups together the information you really need and makes it available on a central, standardised platform.
At a glance
- Free integration of the ReadyKit edge devices into all new Krones lines
- IIoT platform as a central connection point for all services
- Already during commissioning: used by the Krones team
- During operation: subscription for the services required for daily work
- Secure data storage in the cloud: access possible at all times – regardless of the location and end device used
Connected Line today and in the future
Scope
ReadyKit = edge device (industrial PC) installed in the network cabinet of the Kronesmachine
- Collects raw data of the machines
- Calculates data with added value
- Sends data to the IIoT platform
Technical details
- Secure, certified IT system with Linux operating system
- Connected to ...
- the internet: updates via the cloud for the most current software versions
- the line management switch via a separate network (VLAN): provides the routing between the machines and ReadyKit
IIoT platform Industrial Internet of Things platform
- “Control centre” in the cloud for services in the production environment
- Contains a digital twin of all connected lines and machines
- Access possible from everywhere with various end devices
Technical details
- In new lines: Hardware and network basics already included
- Secure AWS cloud, hosted in Germany
Cloud services in the IIoT platform
Benefits to you
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Smart commissioning The Krones team can utilise the following:
Benefits to you
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Compile your own individual digitalization package from a range of services and solutions:
Benefits to you:
- Modular subscription to services to put together the necessary functions both individually and with flexibility
- Access to services via the central IIoTplatform
- Continuous function expansions for existing services (multiple releases per year)
Benefits to you
Cost-efficiency
“Software as a service” is an inexpensive model for using, maintaining and upgrading IT solutions. Thanks to the modular selection of the services, you only pay for what you actually need.
Security
The use of the cloud is governed by the highest (and continually tested) security standards. The ReadyKit edge device is also certified and its use thus secure.
Easy access
Whether on a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone –the IIoT platform is available on all end devices. All you need is internet access.
Easy scalability
Practically unlimited storage capacity is available in the cloud. The computing power is variably scaleable.
Automatic updates
Thanks to cloud updates (for no extra charge) you always have the latest software version –and always receive continuous improvements as regards stability and for existing functions. New features are thus also automatically imported.
Remote support
The Krones support specialists can also gain access to your line data –thus allowing the identification and elimination of problems from remote locations..
Connected Line: future road map
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